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ALOUD in Revue: Banned Books

Co-presented by Library Foundation of Los Angeles and WORDTheatre  

Curated, Produced & Directed by Cedering Fox, WORDTheatre

September 22, 2024

Kick off national Banned Books Week with a very special afternoon featuring actors performing selections from a few of the more than 4,000 books that have been banned in our country from public and school libraries. Special guests include Amy Brenneman (NYPD Blue), Gabrielle Carteris (Beverly Hills, 90210), Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun), Jason George (Station 19), Jason Butler Harner (Ozark), Amatus-sami Karim (The Last Two Lovers at the End of the World), Justina Machado (One Day at a Time), Christina Pickles (St. Elsewhere), Lou Romano (Ratatouille), Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day), Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares), and Janet Robin will punctuate the proceedings with musical stylings on guitar and banjo!

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Stacy Lieberman

As President and CEO of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA), Stacy Lieberman is an innovative and inclusive leader whose career dwells at the intersection of arts and culture, lifelong learning, storytelling, and equitable access. Stacy guides the Foundation’s philanthropic and public-facing priorities to serve the Los Angeles Public Library, embracing the notion that libraries are beacons of democracy where everyone is welcome. She works intentionally with community leaders, donors, and internal and external strategic partners to raise awareness and resources for the Library and its life-changing initiatives.

With more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive, Stacy has left an indelible mark on iconic L.A. arts, non-profit, and educational institutions such as The Broad, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Building on an early career in book publishing, she has dedicated her professional life to sharing stories and broadening the reach of public institutions to welcome visitors and students of all ages and backgrounds to experience educational, arts, and cultural opportunities.